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EO56 POV

2006 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,921 mi
Last recorded106,921 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO56 POV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2020 106,921 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside and offside floor to sills corroded and weak

Pass 27 Sep 2019 97,470 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side and near side front floors around suspension mounting bolts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side and near side inner and outer sills and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

play in all top strut mountings

Fail 27 Sep 2019 97,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side and near side front floors around suspension mounting bolts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side and near side inner and outer sills and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

play in all top strut mountings

Pass 28 Sep 2018 90,965 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 90,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall ripped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 85,209 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked on side walls

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear outer sill starting to corrode

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,221 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 80,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,256 miles

Offside Front cracking slightly on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2015 71,256 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front cracking slightly on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2014 56,071 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,617 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 26,159 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,159 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 17,140 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 15,674 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 4,744 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 4,259 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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EO56 POV is a 2006 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,791 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO56 POV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EO56 POV registered?

EO56 POV is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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